The Baleno fog lamp fitted to today's car is a compact LED lamp tucked into each lower corner of the bumper, fitted from the factory on the Alpha and the Alpha (O). Sigma, Delta and Zeta leave the factory without fog lamps, but the maker sells original LED fog lamp kits for them that the dealer installs.
Earlier Baleno versions that came with fog lamps used a halogen bulb of the H16 type. The facelift also brought a new bumper and a different fog lamp shape, so parts from the old car do not swap straight across.
Baleno fitment card
- Tyre size
- 185/65 R15 (Sigma, Delta), 195/55 R16 (Zeta, Alpha, Alpha (O))
- Wheels
- 15 inch steel with full cover (Sigma, Delta), 16 inch alloy (Zeta and above)
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 29 psi, rear 29 psi; check the driver door sticker
- Spare
- 185/65 R15 on a 15 inch steel wheel
- Wheel cap
- 15 inch full cover (Sigma, Delta)
- Brakes
- Front disc, rear drum
- Wiper blades
- 21 inch driver side; measure the passenger blade (18 or 19 inch listed)
- Fog lamps
- LED front fog lamps on Alpha and Alpha (O); dealer kits for lower variants
Which Baleno variants have fog lamps
| Variant | Front fog lamps |
|---|---|
| Sigma | Not fitted; original dealer kit available |
| Delta | Not fitted; original dealer kit available |
| Zeta | Not fitted; separate original kit for Zeta |
| Alpha | LED, factory fitted |
| Alpha (O) | LED, as on Alpha |
The CNG versions sit in the Delta and Zeta range, so they also come without fog lamps. Shopping second hand? A bumper that shows plastic blanks where the lamps would be, it is one of the lower trims.
The original Baleno fog lamp kit
Owners who search for a Baleno fog lamp original mean the kit sold through the maker's accessory channel. The Zeta kit, for example, contains a left and right LED fog lamp, the small brackets and clips, and an installation manual, and it is fitted at the dealership on appointment. A different kit is catalogued for the two steel wheel trims, because the bumper openings and wiring differ by trim.
What the original kit gives you is a proper switch, a fused harness and a lamp shaped for the bumper, so the car looks factory built. It costs more than a roadside lamp because of the wiring, the fitting labour and the sealed LED housing.
Aftermarket Baleno fog lamp units: what to check
- Fitment year: lamps made for the earlier Baleno will not sit right in the new bumper.
- Beam pattern: proper fog lighting spreads low and broad with a crisp upper edge. Bright round spot lamps dazzle oncoming drivers and do nothing in fog.
- Sealing: look for a rubber gasket around the lens. Cheap units fog up inside after the first monsoon wash.
- Wiring: insist on a relay and fuse, never a tap into the headlamp wire.
Our guides on LED fog lamps and projector fog lamps explain the beam types in detail.
Replacing a Baleno fog lamp cover
When people ask for a Baleno fog lamp cover they mean either the trim ring that frames each lamp or the solid plate on cars that never had lamps. It tends to need changing after a low nudge from a parking pillar, or when a Sigma, Delta or Zeta is being upgraded with lamps, since the blank piece must come out to make room for the lamp. Covers clip into the lower bumper grille. On most cars you can reach the clips by turning the steering fully and pulling back the front of the wheel arch liner, without removing the bumper. Buy a cover listed for your exact version, because the facelift changed the bumper shape.
Bulbs on the earlier Baleno
On earlier versions that came with halogen fog lamps, the bulb is the H16 type, which the maker lists in its genuine parts catalogue for those years. The H16 shares a similar L shaped base with H8 and H11 bulbs, but the locking tabs differ, so do not force a different bulb into the holder. If you want brighter light, choose a quality bulb of the same type and wattage rather than a high wattage one, since the extra heat can deform the socket and scorch the connector.
When to switch the Baleno fog lamps on
These lamps earn their keep on foggy winter mornings across the plains and in lashing rain on hill roads, when a normal headlamp beam bounces back off water droplets. Aimed low and spread wide, they pick out the kerb line and painted lanes a few car lengths ahead. Switch off as soon as the air clears, and whenever you are in town traffic, because the bright LEDs on the Alpha can dazzle riders on two wheelers ahead.
Fixing a dim or dead fog lamp
- Check the fuse for the fog lamp circuit; the owner's manual shows its position.
- On halogen units, unplug the connector behind the lamp and inspect the bulb filament.
- Look for water or misting inside the lens. A cracked housing lets in water and kills LEDs quickly.
- If both lamps fail together, the relay or switch is the more likely cause.
LED units are usually replaced as a whole. For the wider topic visit the fog lamp hub, and for nearby models see the Fronx fog lamp and Swift fog lamp pages. More Baleno parts are on our Baleno wiper guide.
Questions owners ask
Does the Baleno Zeta have fog lamps?
Not from the factory on the current car. The maker sells an original LED fog lamp kit for the Zeta that the dealer fits.
Which bulb does the Baleno fog lamp use?
Earlier halogen versions use an H16 bulb. The current Alpha and Alpha (O) use LED units where the light source is built in, so the lamp is replaced as one piece.
Can I fit Alpha fog lamps on a Delta?
Yes, through the original kit for Sigma and Delta, which includes the wiring and fitting parts. Copying just the lamps without the harness and switch is messy and can upset the car's electrics.
Are earlier Baleno fog lamps compatible with the facelift?
No. The facelift has an all new bumper and a different fog lamp design, so check that any lamp or cover is listed for your version.
Will adding fog lamps affect my warranty?
A dealer fitted original kit is designed for the car. An aftermarket unit wired badly can lead the dealer to refuse claims on electrical faults, so keep the bill and use a fused relay.